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Routledge Early Modern Political Petitioning in Europe Book

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Explore the evolution of political engagement through this scholarly study by Routledge. This book examines how petitioning practices changed across Scotland, Britain, and Scandinavia between 1550 and 1795. It provides a detailed assessment of how petitions functioned in both administrative and judicial settings. Readers will learn how the nature of petitioning shifted from a humble way to ask for favors to a more assertive and participative political tool. The text contrasts everyday administrative requests with more forceful petitions addressed to rulers or assemblies. By analyzing these different methods, the book traces the boundaries between ordinary requests and adversarial political actions that often caused concern for authorities. This work is an essential resource for those studying European history, political science, and the development of public engagement. It offers a comparative perspective by evaluating petitioning practices in Scotland, England, and Denmark, making it a valuable addition to any academic library or personal collection focused on early modern history.

Key Features

Covers historical petitioning practices in Scotland, England, and Denmark from 1550 to 1795.

Compares everyday administrative and judicial petitions with assertive political requests.

Analyzes the shift from humble favor-seeking to active and participative political engagement.

Traces the boundaries between ordinary petitioning and adversarial methods used against authorities.

Provides a comparative study of political engagement across Britain and Scandinavia.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
29 December 2020
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23 July 2020

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